BIB_ID
307567
Accession number
MA 426.6
Creator
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832.
Display Date
1801 June 10.
Description
1 item (3 p., with address) ; 22.4 cm
Notes
Address panel, with postmarks and seal, to George Ellis in London.
Labeled "No. 4" and "10th June 1801" on p. 1, possibly in J. G. Lockhart's hand.
Part of a collection of letters from Sir Walter Scott to various recipients. Items in this collection have been described individually in separate catalog records; see collection-level record for more information.
Labeled "No. 4" and "10th June 1801" on p. 1, possibly in J. G. Lockhart's hand.
Part of a collection of letters from Sir Walter Scott to various recipients. Items in this collection have been described individually in separate catalog records; see collection-level record for more information.
Summary
Explaining that the loss of his sister has prevented him from communicating regarding "Sir Tristrem" until now; enclosing "the passage" for his review; explaining why he's only had "a glance of The Specimens" that Heber had entrusted to Thompson; discussing Leyden's possible relocation to India and asking him to indicate his support; mentioning that Heber "comes northward soon" and suggesting that he accompany him "to the Land of Cakes" where he will introduce them "personally to the Catrail."
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